San José

Costa Rica · Central America

Cloud-forest capital, gateway to two oceans.

Best timeDec–Apr

CurrencyUSD

LanguageSpanish

Vibenature · coffee · wildlife

Daily cost · shoulder season

Three credible numbers, depending on how you travel.

Budget

$103

per person · per day

hostels, street food

Mid-range

$236

per person · per day

hotels, sit-down meals

Luxury

$661

per person · per day

design hotels, tasting menus